Makeology

We have entered into another lockdown here in Ontario. What art are you creating? Have you learned a new craft?

Baker Camila Hurst (instagram.com/piesandtacos | tiktok.com/@piesandtacos) makes macarons that are almost too pretty to eat!

Listen up, especially if you're a craft vendor in Toronto or love to attend craft shows here. I've been in this business for over 8 years and have heard my shar...e of horror stories and they are ALWAYS about the organizer of the Trinity Bellwoods Flea Market, Felicia Laplume. This market is right around the corner from me, but I was always put off by her controlling attitude toward vendors, narcissism and complete lack of professionalism. I've never personally been a vendor of hers but have listened to dozens upon dozens of accounts that clearly demonstrate a pattern of abuse that includes racism, ableism, bullying, transphobia and gaslighting. Despite this, people are afraid to speak out because Felicia threatens their livelihood (not that she wields that sort of power, but many new vendors are unaware that her behaviour is well-known amongst more established vendors and show organizers). The latest account by @inkbymi details how she was kicked out of the Trinity Bellwoods Flea Market after very politely asking that the organizers spell her name correctly. She was told that having an "uncommon" (i.e. Vietnamese) name wasn't their problem. See Mi's latest IGTV post for the full story. I feel like it's my responsibility to use this platform to speak out against someone who has repeatedly harmed small creative businesses in my beautiful and diverse community. @inkbymi is collecting stories from past vendors, so get in touch with her if you've suffered at the hands of Felicia. I will never attend any market that she organizes as a vendor or consumer, and encourage all of you to stop attending or applying. These are her other markets: The Bloor West Flea Market, The Eco Lifestyle Market, Team toronto Etsy Sellers

When someone tells handmade folk they could do it cheaper and faster. We welcome you to try.